Angela

About Me

I am a British-born, qualified female teacher with over 25 years teaching experience.
I have taught over the whole primary age range (nursery to year 6), KS3, KS4 (GCSE) and A Level.
I prepare students for grammar school entrance exams (7plus, 11plus and 13plus).
I prepare students for KS2 SATS, KS3 SATS, GCSE (Maths, English and Science).
I also teach English and Maths to adults.

DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE ASPIRATIONS TO SIT 11PLUS ENTRANCE EXAMS?

WE ARE NOW ENROLLING FOR OUR 11PLUS SUMMER BOOTCAMP 2023.
THIS WILL BE OUR 28TH 11PLUS BOOTCAMP.
FIRST FOUR WEEKS IN AUGUST 2023.
MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS - 9:30 TO 13:30.
REVISION, PRACTISE AND MASTERY OF ALL 11PLUS SUBJECTS.
Contact us for further details.

WE ARE NOW ENROLLING FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-24
YEAR 5 and YEAR 6
We offer an intensive year-long course for YEAR 5 STUDENTS wishing to take the 11plus entrance exams in Autumn 2024.
We also offer an intensive year-long course for YEAR 6 STUDENTS wishing to ace their Year 6 SATS and as a preparation for Year 7 CAT TESTS, which students take at the start of Year 7.
Subjects covered:
1. English - vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, grammar, comprehension and creative writing.
2. Mathematics - all key topics.
3. Reasoning - Verbal, Non-Verbal and Numerical.
4. Practice, including using exam-style questions and past papers.
5. Fun interactive activities to reinforce learning.
6. Techniques to aid memory retention and recall.
7. Exercises to reduce anxiety and stress in order to put students at ease during examinations to enable them to perform at their best.
We will ensure that students are familiar with the content and format of their examination.
By using exam-style questions and past test papers, uncertainty will be reduced and students will be put in the best possible position to succeed.

YEAR 3 and YEAR 4
We also offer foundation courses for YEAR 3 and YEAR 4 STUDENTS with ambitions of taking the 11plus.

Dates/Times
Please contact me to discuss your requirements.

If your child has aspirations to go to grammar school, let us prepare them to achieve his/her full potential.
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In addition, we offer tuition in ENGLISH, MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE for students in SECONDARY SCHOOL.
Please contact us for further details.

ABOUT ME
I am a British-born, qualified female teacher with over 25 years teaching experience.
I love teaching and endeavor to pass my passion and my love of learning to my students. I believe that learning is a life-long process and it should be a priority in every family. To this end, I try to install in my students a love of learning and a thirst for knowledge. To get the best out of students, I firmly believe you need a mixture of patience, kindness and laughter in equal measures.

I have taught over the whole primary age range (nursery to year 6), KS3, KS4 (GCSE) and A Level.
I prepare students for KS1 SATS, KS2 SATS, KS3 SATS, GCSE and A Level examinations.
I also prepare students for grammar school entrance exams (7plus, 11plus and 13plus).

MATHEMATICS
*I offer tuition in Mathematics at KS2 (Years 3-6), KS3 (Years 7-9) and KS4/GCSE (Years 10 to 11).
Topics I cover include: numbers, shapes and area, measurements, angles and geometry, data handling, graphs, algebra and problem solving.
*I offer Mathematics tuition for students wishing to sit 11plus grammar school entrance exams.
* I offer tuition in GCSE Mathematics.

ENGLISH
*I offer tuition in English Language at KS2 (Years 3-6), KS3 (Years 7-9) and KS4/GCSE (Years 10-11).
Topics I cover include: SPAG (spelling, punctuation and grammar), vocabulary-building exercises, comprehension and creative writing. (Writing genres include biography, descriptive, explanation, newspapers and magazines, persuasive, recount, non-chronological, discussion, narrative, playscript, letter, instruction).
*I also offer English tuition for students wishing to sit 11plus grammar school entrance tests.

11+ ENTRANCE EXAMS
I recommend that children start preparing when they are in Year 4. The tests are very competitive and the student needs time in order to be fully prepared..
I tutor for 11+ entrance tests and offer tuition in English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. I offer thorough preparation for your child as they approach their entrance examinations. I will ensure that your child is familiar with the format of the examination by using past test papers and thereby reducing uncertainty and putting them in the best possible position to succeed.
Please note that for some grammar schools, entry is not just based on the 11plus examination results but also upon an informal interview and group activities with other candidates.
This is where group tuition proves to be invaluable as I provide activities where students have to work together in order to complete.
(Please note that I have personal experience of the 11+ exams. As a child I sat and passed the 11+ exam for Leyton High School for Girls).

*OTHER SUBJECTS OFFERED
I offer piano lessons and Music Theory.
I also offer French.
*zoom sessions only.

FOR MATURE STUDENTS
I offer the following:
*conversational classes for adults wishing to improve their spoken English
*tuition for adults sitting basic skills tests in English and Maths
*tuition for adults sitting GCSE exams in English Language and Mathematics
*tuition for teachers preparing to sit compulsory tests in numeracy and literacy
Please contact me for further details.

EASTER REVISION COURSES
I offer intensive courses for GCSE Mathematics and 11plus entrance exams during the Easter Holidays.
Please contact me for further details.

SUMMER REVISION COURSE FOR 11 PLUS ENTRANCE EXAMS
I offer an intensive 4 week course for students taking 11plus entrance exams, during the month of August of the summer holidays.
Please contact me for further details.

MY LESSONS
I prepare bespoke lessons for my students, suited to their individual needs, abilities and learning styles. I endeavour to make my lessons engaging and challenging. One of my primary goals is to develop independent and resilient learners, with the necessary skills and subject knowledge essential for passing exams.

The lessons I prepare for my students will identify any gaps they may have in their Mathematical or English knowledge; stimulate, challenge and engage their minds; and thereby ensure a positive effect on their academic success.

Research has repeatedly demonstrated that students learn better when they are fully engaged and that multisensory, hands-on learning is the best way to engage them. This is how I endeavour to teach in all my lessons.

A typical English lesson will consist of a number of different activities. For example: spelling, punctuation and/or grammar activities, vocabulary-building exercises, phonics/reading and comprehension activities and writing activities.

Similarly, a typical Mathematics lesson will consist of a number of different activities. For example: times tables/number bond practice, revision of previous topic(s), teaching of new topic(s), continuous assessment using appropriate questions (including questions from past papers

I set homework activities for students to complete, in order to consolidate their knowledge and understanding.
Please note that homework is non-negotiable and MUST be completed.

MORE ABOUT ME
I am a patient and enthusiastic teacher. Along with helping children with their learning, I aim to inspire confidence and a ''can do' attitude. I believe this is a big part of being a teacher – if students believe that they can work out that maths problem and have confidence in their abilities, they’ll be much less nervous about the exams.

I have a good reputation in my local area and most of the work I get is through 'word of mouth'. Many of my students are from recommendations from other parents/students.